Manage Weeds on Your Farm: Blind Cultivation at the Martens Farm

Klaas Martens, who farms nearly 2,000 acres of organic grains and legumes in Upstate New York, discusses how well-executed blind cultivation practices help him manage weeds without the use of herbicides. A key consideration is timing and tool selection--how he takes advantage of differences in the growth stage of crops and weeds to kill as many weeds as possible in each pass. This video is part of a larger series highlighting the ecological weed management practices used on farms across the country:    • Manage Weeds on Your Farm   Learn more about the ecological approach to weed management with the SARE book Manage Weeds on Your Farm: https://www.sare.org/resources/manage...